Acton Citizen Threatens Suit Over Friday Flood Damages
An Acton resident and family recently moved to Main Street contends the town is responsible for flood damages that filled his basement to a claimed 2500 dollars. He argues a known drain under the house made town approval faulty and says he will sue. mayor notes prior similar claims and directs the clerk to supply information. The council also wrestles with the Warren Grove sewer extension, a developing, weekly-complicating issue.
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Acton
Main Street
W. Roberts
Geo. Kovacs
Roberts
Fairy Lake
Tyler
P.U.C
Warren Grove
J. McGeachie
Party Playground Projects For Tots At Acton YMCA
At the Acton Y's Men's Club second season meeting plans for a Hallowe'en party were laid with Cliff Sutton in charge. A turkey ticket sale was launched under C Cook. A playground project in the park may proceed. Bob Rumley resigned. C Rognvaldson becomes publicity convener.
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Hallowe'en
Acton Y
YMCA
Cliff Sutton
C. Cook
112th Anniversary For Baptist Church
Acton Baptist church marked its 112th anniversary with Rev. Charles R. Gower of Dresden as guest speaker. Morning and evening services featured soloists Don Graham and a male quartet, plus choir music. Guests from Georgetown and Hillsburgh attended. flowers included yellow chrysanthemums and gla dioli.
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Acton Baptist Church
Charles R. Gower
Dresden
Ray Costerus
Georgetown
Hillsburgh
Mary Reid
Faye Garner
Helen Landsborough
Clarence Reid
Bob Landsborough
Charles Landsborough
Don Graham
Acton Residents Rally for Ontario Hurricane Relief Fund
Citizens respond to the Ontario Hurricane Relief Fund appeal with large donations of food clothing and furniture for destitute victims in the Toronto area. A Monday meeting at 8 p.m. in the public school auditorium will organize a district committee and set up donation channels with a goal of 10 000 000.
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Foronto
Acton
Ontario Hurricane Relief Fund
Ted Tyler Jr
J. H. Price
Acton mobilizes 15 tons of flood relief for Ontario victims
Acton and district joined Ontario communities to aid flood survivors after Hurricane Hazel. Ten tons left Acton for Bradford with a second load anticipated as residents organized a relief committee to channel donations to the Ontario Hurricane Relief Fund.
Additions to Be Built on Three North Halton High Schools
North Halton High School District approves architect sketches for two rooms at Milton two at Acton and two at Georgetown with corridor extensions and plumbing upgrades. The plan aims to increase capacity for next term amid rising enrolment and includes $17141.4 in monthly accounts and $4012.71 in building expenses.
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North Halton
North Halton High School
Milton
Acton
Georgetown
Department of Education
Department
Georgetown School
A. Homan
Messrs. Robertson
Moffat
Nassagaweya Township
Nassagaweya
Coon
Beaumont
Forgrave
Masterman
M Lne
Dills
Cook
Brown
Hall
Carbett
Pickett
W Coon
Haltons Damage From Hazel Described At County Council
Halton County Council in Milton reviewed Hurricane Hazel damage to roads and bridges. Two bridges were lost one temporary. several others damaged with repairs estimated at thousands. The county spent 197000 on roads to September and endorsed 1000 for Harricaney Relief Fund.
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Halton
Hazel
Nelson
Trafalgar
Drumquin
Tech Line
Lowville
8Th Line
Water Reached On Third Well Site West Of Warren Grove
Water was struck Tuesday at about seven feet on the town’s latest well site west of Warren Grove. Workers from a Guelph drilling firm report 250 gallons per minute flow though a full test is pending. This is the third site in recent weeks as the town seeks to cap its reserve water supplies.
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Warren Grove
Guelph
Apple Day Proves Successful Despite Weather
Acton Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts raised 191.97 in Apple Day proceeds from sales and donations. About 28 volunteers canvassed neighborhoods despite rain, selling 20 bushels of Macintosh apples and targeting top collectors Don Emmerson, B. Jonson, and Clarence Fatt for prizes at the next scout meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Actons
Don Emmerson
B. Jonson
Clarence Fatt
Car Crash on Main St North Amid Storm Rain
Two Chinese motorists, Wayne Ing and Gay Ing of Toronto, escaped injuries when their car skidded at a curve on No 7 highway into town. The vehicle hit a high tension pole causing about 750 in damage. no injuries were reported.
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Main St
Wayne Ing
Toronto
Gay Ing
D. Cook
HEPC
Acton Hydro
D. Mason
Night Courses Enrolment Nears Capacity in Acton
Evening courses in Acton this winter are full. five more applications will require two teachers for tray etching. The lineup includes shop work, intermediate oil painting, advanced painting, aluminum tray etching, typewriting, clothing, and advanced clothing. Rayd Minshall from the Department of Education will choose instructors and visit Acton this week to discuss the night school.
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Dannel Auto
Acton
Rayd Minshall
Department of Education
Actunam
Dirty trick hits Acton council chambers in Hazel damage
Hurricane Hazel caused powerful down drafts Friday night trapping gases and smoke in the council heating unit area. An oil stove minor explosion smeared oily soot on walls ceiling table and chairs. Cleaning was incomplete Monday as members met for the regular session in the P.U.C. office.
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Acton
Hazel
P.U.C
Acton native dies in head on crash near Georgetown
Ivan Huffman 24 of Georgetown killed instantly in a two car collision on No 7 highway near George Town high school. Five others injured and taken to hospital in Guelph. Huffman family had moved from Acton in his teens and he is survived by parents William and Mrs Huffman and brothers William Robert and a sister Mary Lou.
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Ivan Huffman
Georgetown
Acton
George
Town High School
Ltaken
Guelph
Jo McNiven
Main St
Waltham John Mitchell
Weston
Mr Huffman
Kenneth Nash
Thelma Leslie Clark
Beatrice
William Huffman
William of
Turonty
Robert
North Halton urban board plans regional industrial promo push
At a Georgetown meeting the North Halton Urban Board formed to promote industry across Acton Milton and Georgetown. They will apply for space at the 1955 International Trade Fair, compile a brochure, and prepare maps and tender forms as part of a regional development program.
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North Halton Arma
North Hain Urban Board
Georgetown
Acton Multun
Smice
D Sargent
Dills Printing and Publishing Co
Jo McGeache
Bell Telephone Co
Acton Milton
Freetond
Wercthy
Enger Ro Simmons
Acton
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Bob Rumley
Bulletin
C. Rognvaldson
Baptist Church
Torna
Ontario
Bradford
Council
Mil Strail
Hydro
D Mason
Ro Mason
Woodheidge Weston
Hollard
Reagan
Shannon
Jeve Bird
Jeeve Shannon
San Ser
W. Robert
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